30 seconds that could save you hours:

Take a 13mm open-ended spanner and ensure that the two tailgate strut supports, that bolt into the main body of your Octavia, are tight (see photo). They are on a normal right-hand thread, so, clockwise to tighten.

If either of them works loose, you're not likely to notice. And if the captive nut that they bolt into, on the other side of the tailgate pillar, snaps its welds, the repair is lengthy and difficult. I speak from personal experience!

CC

Thanks mate i just checked mine and they were a little loose so have tightened them up a little.

P.S. is that a yellow octy mk1 vrs you have if so good choice nice to see a fellow yellow owner. LOL

Checked mine yesterday. As tight as a nuns chuff :thumbup:

Love the yellows but couldn't bring myself too do it:D

which colour did you go for then fatty5000?

Silver ......too blend in with background

Great advice:thumbup:

Just checkd mine. Luckily all was fine and tight:)

Cheers